Open Poetry #23 |
Ode to My Mom |
Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
My daddy was a red corvette, ...my ma a Studebaker, No matter what the distance, ...poor dad could never take her. Daddy had a Holley carb, ...momma ran just stock, In pedal to the metal time, ...mom really cleaned dad's clock. Four-twenty seven dialed and tuned, ...Hurst four-speed on the floor, Daddy was a race machine, ...oh, could his engine roar. Momma's block was stock V-eight, ...a three speed on the tree, Her engine purred just like a cat, ...as smooth as sweet ice tea. Now daddy couldn't stand to lose, ...his life it went to heck, As momma floored her Studebaker, ...and left behind dad's wreck. [This message has been edited by Tim (10-14-2002 11:59 AM).] |
||
© Copyright 2002 Tim - All Rights Reserved | |||
the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
||
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I don't think I know all the proper terminology to fully appreciate this--the only thing I know about cars is the number of the local cab service! But I know enough about analogy, comparison and metaphor AND relationships to appreciate this one. Enjoyed this. But then, I've dreams of squealing me own tires! |
||
WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Unfortunately, or maybe not, now being married to my second motor head, I know way too much about cars. So I appreciate the humor and comparison here. Delightful this is. Enjoyed |
||
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Tim, This poem is a keeper and belongs at the top again! Great write. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
||
garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Tim, I decided to look for some of your poems and looky at this cute little one I found. I like it, so back it goes to the top. "Love makes the world go around" |
||
Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) I have to admit I know diddly-squat about automobiles and mechanics, but I just love the charisma you put into your poetry and I love this! (big hugggssssss) This is a marvelous dedication, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tim, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-01-2002 07:57 PM).] |
||
⇧ top of page ⇧ | ||
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. |